Utility Grant Program

Project SHARE Utility Grant Program

Utility Assistance * By appointment only

The Utility Grant Program is designed to help people who are experiencing an emergency in paying their utility bills. The program may be able to help with hydro, gas, and some other types of heating bills. Other means of help include hydro deposits along with referrals to partner agencies who may be able to assist further.

Eligibility

A prescreening telephone interview with one of our staff will determine eligibility for assistance

The account must be a current account in your name (and you must be living at the address)

You will need to show how you will maintain your utility bills if you were to receive a grant

You will need to show that you have attempted to pay your utility bills

The total household income must be under the Low Income Cut-off before taxes. This amount varies depending on the number of people who live in your home.